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FOUNDRY TEAM SUPERVISOR FOUNDRY TEAM SUPERVISOR

Lachine, QCFull-time8 hours ago

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FOUNDRY TEAM SUPERVISOR

Immediate supervisor: Director of Canadian Operations

Primary work location: Montréal, Québec

Founded in 1947, with locations in more than 20 countries, we have operated as a united global company, delivering high-quality products and unmatched service to customers around the world. In Canada, since 1985, our two ISO 9001 certified facilities protect the world's most critical connections by creating a stronger and more reliable network. Our critical infrastructure solutions serve a wide range of customers, including:

  • Electric utilities
  • Telecommunications network operators
  • Cable television and broadband service providers
  • Construction contractors
  • Agricultural businesses
  • Corporations and enterprise networks
  • Government agencies
  • Educational institutions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;

Acts as technical lead for foundry operations and team leader for day-to-day manufacturing activities. In a context of expanding department activities, supports production, coordinates team work and contributes to operational improvement.

With them, ensures the following production objectives are met:

  • Meet product quality requirements according to customer demand
  • Meet manufacturing costs
  • Meet delivery deadlines

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and support team members in daily operations (work distribution, assistance, replacement and training);

  • Train his team and improve sand casting processes (sand preparation, mold preparation, shakeout, finishing, etc.)
  • Provide technical support to the team and resolve production issues to ensure continuity and efficiency of operations;
  • Conduct floor walks to monitor progress and assess

production quality;

  • Update the "follower sheets" in the ERP software daily;
  • Post indicators on the team bulletin board;
  • Write production reports or any other reports;
  • Produce purchase orders for consumables to maintain an appropriate

inventory level;

  • Take part in hiring interviews for technicians on his team as needed;

Need;

  • Train team members on their tasks, safety standards and

Safety and company policies;

  • Evaluate the performance of team members annually;

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • With the support of external technical resources, coordinate the design of tooling and molds according to customer needs in collaboration with the engineering department;
  • With the members of the Engineering team, take part in testing of

New tooling;

REQUIREMENTS

  • Hold a professional diploma or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering

materials, foundry or metallurgy; would industrial engineering or mechanical engineering with foundry experience be acceptable?

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in aluminum casting
  • Significant experience managing a technical team;
  • Experience with Creo, ERP software and Microsoft Office required;
  • Advanced French, professional English

Overview

An unwavering commitment to quality is not just a goal at PLP; it is the guiding principle behind everything we do. You can be assured that the reliability of our products and the dedication of our employees are what make PLP "the connection you can count on."

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, vacation days and paid leave, as well as a deferred profit sharing retirement program.

FOUNDRY TEAM SUPERVISOR

Immediate supervisor: Director of Canadian Operations

Main work location: Montreal, Quebec

Founded in 1947, with locations in more than 20 countries, we have operated as a united global company, delivering high-quality products and unmatched service to customers around the world. In Canada, since 1985, our two ISO 9001-certified facilities have protected the world's most critical connections by creating a stronger and more reliable network. Our critical infrastructure solutions serve a wide range of customers, including:

  • Electric utilities
  • Telecommunications network operators
  • Cable operators and broadband service providers
  • Construction contractors
  • Agricultural businesses
  • Corporate enterprises and networks
  • Government agencies
  • Educational institutions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;

Acts as technical lead for foundry operations and team leader for day-to-day manufacturing activities. In a context of departmental growth, supports production, coordinates team work and contributes to improving operations.

With their help, ensures the following production objectives are met:

  • Meet product quality requirements according to customer demand
  • Meet manufacturing costs
  • Meet delivery deadlines

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and support team members in daily operations (work distribution, assistance, backup and training);

  • Train the team and improve sand casting processes (sand preparation, mold preparation, demolding, finishing, etc.)
  • Provide technical support to the team and resolve production problems to ensure continuity and efficiency of operations;
  • Conduct floor tours to monitor progress and assess

production quality;

  • Update the "follow-up sheets" in the ERP software daily;
  • Post indicators on the team bulletin board;
  • Write production reports or any other reports;
  • Produce purchase orders for consumables in order to maintain an appropriate

inventory level;

  • Take part in hiring interviews for the technicians on his/her team as

needed;

  • Train team members on their tasks, safety standards, and company policies;

Safety and company policies;

  • Evaluate the performance of team members annually;

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • With the support of external technical resources, coordinate the design of tooling and molds according to customer needs in collaboration with the engineering department;
  • With the Engineering team members, take part in testing new

tooling;

REQUIREMENTS

  • Hold a professional diploma or a Bachelor's degree in Materials, Foundry, or Metallurgical Engineering;

Engineering; would industrial engineering or mechanical engineering with foundry experience be acceptable?

  • Have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in aluminum foundry
  • Have significant experience in managing a technical team;
  • Experience with Creo, ERP software, and Microsoft Office required;
  • Advanced French, professional English

Overview

An unwavering commitment to quality is not only a goal at PLP; it is the guiding principle behind everything we do. You can be assured that the reliability of our products and the dedication of our employees are what make PLP " the connection you can count on ".

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, vacation days and paid leave, as well as a deferred profit-sharing pension plan.

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Job details

Type
Full-time
Location
Lachine, QC
Category
Other
Posted
8 hours ago

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